Tension rises after Iranian forces impounded a foreign vessel with a crew of 12 in its territorial waters on Sunday. Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz – through which almost one-fifth …
The lira fell against the dollar on fears that the United States could soon impose retaliatory sanctions against Turkey. Turkey’s official currency, the lira, lost some of its value against the US dollar on …
Samer Khalil Al-Atrush (Bloomberg) — France’s admission that it owned U.S.-made missiles found at a Libyan base seized from strongman Khalifa Haftar’s forces indicates it had operatives on the ground supporting his offensive on …
British experts say – Turkey is keeping the Syrian civil war alive Jul 12, 2019 Gabriel Power Ankara’s refusal to cede ground to Assad’s army in Idlib fuels fears that peace is far from …
By Timathy McHugh, July 12, 2019 Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded today’s House votes repealing the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq (2002 AUMF) …
Billion-dollar deal: Qatar agrees to buy US planes & jet engines The Gulf nation agreed to buy military equipment and develop a petrochemicals complex with Chevron. by Justin Sink and Thomas Black In a …
Saudi Arabia moves to secure Yemen ports after UAE drawdown Analysts say UAE’s surprise pullout may strain ties with ally Saudi Arabia at a time of heightened tensions with Iran. 4 hours ago An …
Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz sets sail in Izmit Bay, on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, off the port of Dilovasi, Turkey, June 20, 2019. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo ATHENS (Reuters) – Cyprus said on …
A top US diplomat has formally asked Germany to send troops to Syria to help fight the terrorist militia Islamic State. James Jeffrey said allies needed to provide technical support for the Kurdish-led opposition. …
Tehran begins enriching uranium beyond deal limit as Beijing denounces US’s ‘unilateral bullying’. Iran has passed the uranium enrichment cap set in its 2015 nuclear deal, marking the second time in a week that it …
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